Payroll Specialist

House of Lords; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (rising to 35)

Parliamentary health and wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

witness democracy in action

Job summary

House of Lords is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll services across the organisation. You’ll ensure colleagues are paid correctly and on time, working with the Payroll & Operations Manager and HR team to maintain payroll records.

Based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster, you’ll handle 740 employees, maintain data in iTrent, and provide confidential guidance to stakeholders while upholding high service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll processes from start to finish.
• Up-to-date understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience using payroll systems.
• Excellent communication skills with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proactive, collaborative approach to achieve best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Process the monthly payroll for approximately 740 employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries.
• Maintain employee/payroll information within the iTrent system.
• Work with Payroll & Operations Manager and HR to administer salaries and payments.
• Run and submit monthly RTI files through the Government Gateway.
• Prepare HMRC and other third-party payments monthly, reconciled and timely.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation

IT & payroll systems

Communication

Numerical accuracy

Team collaboration

Tools

iTrent HR & Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As a

Payroll Specialist,

you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK's parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively - contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster - a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

You’ll ensure that our colleagues are paid accurately and on time, while delivering a high-quality payroll service across the organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and is passionate about providing an excellent service to colleagues and stakeholders alike.

What you'll be doing

• Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 740 employees, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
• Serving as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing excellent support and guidance to employees and stakeholders.
• Accurately maintaining employee and payroll information within the iTrent HR and Payroll system, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Working closely with the Payroll & Operations Manager, Payroll Supervisor, and Human Resources team to ensure salaries, allowances, and other payments are administered correctly and efficiently.
• Running and submitting monthly Real Time Information (RTI) files through the Government Gateway in line with statutory requirements.
• Preparing HMRC and other third-party payments each month, ensuring they are accurate, reconciled, and processed within required deadlines.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

You'll have:

• Proven experience managing payroll processes from start to finish, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• A sound and up-to-date understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements, including tax, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), workplace pensions, and auto-enrolment.
• Good IT skills and experience using payroll systems, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. You'll be organised, methodical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships while handling sensitive information with professionalism, tact, and discretion. You'll be confident in responding to payroll queries and know when to seek support or escalat more complex matters.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to carry out manual payroll calculations when required.
• A proactive approach to work, with the confidence to use your initiative while also valuing collaboration and seeking guidance when needed to achieve the best outcomes.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):

• Experience of the iTrent HR & Payroll system.
• Basic understanding of payroll accounting entries.

Whatyou'llget in return

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing,growthand contribution.

You’llbenefitfrom:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year).
• A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.
• The chance towitnessdemocracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.

The work we do is vital to the House of Lords - the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independentexpertiseon national issues.

If you're looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive,we'd love to hear from you.